Bankruptcy Blogs

Volcker Rule Wouldn't Have Stopped Subprime Craze

10/26/11

A lot of the most toxic securities were held in their so-called proprietary trading accounts, but these securities generally weren't traded. So the Volker Rule doesn't address the mislabeled problem.

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How N.Y. Fed's Dudley Can Be Occupy Wall Street's Hero

10/26/11

I'm hoping William Dudley would consider a meander down the street to Zuccotti Park, with the Fed's consent order against Goldman Sachs in hand. Let the crowd know that the Fed not only shares your pain, but has a few analgesics that might make you feel a bit better.

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